100 Pesos, Bank of Mexico, Mexico, 1925–1934 (Pick 25)

This 100 Pesos note was issued in Mexico by the Bank of Mexico, with dates recorded from 1925–1934. It belongs to the Peso (1863-1992) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: United Mexican States/Mexican Republic (1823-date). It measures 180 × 83 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 25.

Obverse: Black on multicolor underprint. Symbolic figure of the maritime commerce at center. Its lettering reads “Banco de Mexico pagará cien pesos a la vista al portador en efectivo”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Bank of Mexico will pay one-hundred pesos in cash to the bearer on demand”. Reverse: Predominant Blue. Statue of Victory (Angel de la Independencia)in Mexico City at center. Its lettering reads “Cien Pesos Banco de Mexico”. Translation given in the catalogue: “One hundred Pesos Bank of Mexico”.

The note was printed by American Banknote Corporation (American Bank Note Company), United States (1795-date). Demonetized: Yes. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.